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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A newspaper article about the events in city

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

2.

A novel about a young man’s quest for adventure

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

3.

A travel guide for must-see places in the Philippines

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

4.

A short story about a girl with the power to stop time

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

5.

An advertisement on the newly opened food hub in the city

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

6.

A book about how dogs and cats really feel for their owners

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

7.

A positive game review urging everyone to go buy and play

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

8.

A write-up on the school’s varsity team and why we should support them

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

9.

Grandma’s recipe book with specific instructions on how to cook Adobo rice

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

10.

A section in a history book describing the different ethno-linguistic tribes in the Philippines

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

11.

1. A one page printout showing how to put together 

a coffee table that came in a box.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

12.

2. An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a 

free iPhone. 

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

13.

3. A small book about a boy who loses his mom’s 

cell phone and learns that telling the truth is the 

most important thing.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

14.

4. An orange sign advising drivers that the road 

beyond is under construction.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

15.

5. A script for a school play about a girl who is 

unexpectedly rewarded for her kind deeds.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

16.

6. A classified ad in which the seller lists in a chair in good condition for P500 or best offer.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

17.

7. A poem about a very comfortable chair in which 

the speaker could rest for eternity.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

18.

8. A timeline showing important events from the 

Bataan Death March

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

19.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
d)

to Share

20.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
d)

to Share

21.
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line.  He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far.  Just then there was a sharp yank on the line.  Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
a)
to Inform
b)

to Share

c)
to Persuade
d)

to Entertain

22.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

23.

Dear Edith, 

Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed. Looking forward to see a change in your restaurant soon.

a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to share

24.
A farmer began milking. He got a gallon of milk from Bessie, two gallons from Bonnie, and a half-gallon from Betsy,
"This is great!" he said. "Now I'll milk Daisy, and I'll have at least four gallons!" Unfortunately, daisy had no milk.
"Daisy, you're an udder failure," the farmer said.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

25.
A Fable
by Aesop
Fox saw a bunch of beautiful ripe grapes growing on a high vine. He tried to reach them, but they were too high. finally, he got angry. "I did't want them anyway!" he snapped. "The are probably sour." 
The moral of the story: When we can't have something, we pretend we don't want it.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

26.
Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendly, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animals, and they should be your favorite, too!
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

27.

Dear Dad, 

Camp is boring, so can I come home? All we do is hike through the woods looking for deer, wolves, and foxes. So far, we hadn't seen anything. If you come to get me, maybe they will give you your money back! Please come now. Thank you.

Love, Jared

a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

28.
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
d)

to Share

29.
A Fable
by Aesop
Tortoise and Hare were racing. Hare was ahead but ran back to tease slow Tortoise. Hare ran back and forth, teasing Tortoise. Eventually, Hare was exhausted. Tortoise kept going forward, step by step, so he won! 
The moral of the story: slow and steady wins the race.
a)
to persuade
b)
to entertain
c)
to inform
d)

to Share

30.

Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.

a)

To Entertain

b)

To Inform

c)

To Share

d)

To Persuade

31.
Nothing to do tonight? Why not see a play? The theater is alive and well, and tickets are available. Call the ticket hotline now and reserve your seats.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)

share

32.
The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)

share

d)
entertain
33.
In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.
a)
persuade
b)

share

c)
explain
d)
inform
34.

For many years, people had two choices when it came time to buy a computer: PC or Mac. It’s time for a third choice. The next time you’re in the market for a new computer, consider a Guppy Computer. The Guppy combines the features you love from both PCs and Macs into one, easy-to-use, affordable machine. Get a Guppy today!

a)
inform
b)
explain
c)
persuade
d)

share

35.
Lewis stared at the blank screen. Dead. His computer was dead. “I have to finish my paper tonight,” he thought, as panic slowly sunk in. “How am I going to do that?” Lewis’s mind raced. He tried to think of how he could get his work done. His little sister wandered by. “How long will it be?” she asked. Lewis looked at her blankly. “Until the power comes back?” she said. Lewis sighed with relief.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
entertain
d)

share

36.
Christopher and Lena splashed through the puddles, laughing at the fat raindrops that fell from the sky. Lena remember a song she’d learned in preschool and began to sing, “It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring…”
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)

share

d)
entertain
37.
The new classroom offered all of the conveniences and comforts of the 21st century. Five large-screen monitors lined the walls. Students gathered around them on wheeled chairs and comfortable seating pods. Instead of a desk, each child had a wheeled table she could move to work with others and even raise or lower, depending on whether she wanted to work standing or sitting.
a)

share

b)
entertain
c)
inform
d)
persuade
38.
I love my computer. It’s my friend and my tutor. When no one’s around, And there isn’t a sound, I never feel alone, Since I can hear my computer drone.
a)

share

b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
entertain
39.

What is the purpose of: A book containing knock-knock jokes?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

40.

A book containing several fairytales?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

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